Adding your first medication
Track medications with dosages, schedules, prescribers, and automatic interaction checking.
How to add a medication
Navigate to Care Hub > Medications and click "Add Medication." Start typing the medication name and select from the suggestions powered by the National Library of Medicine drug database. Then fill in the dosage (e.g., 10mg), frequency (once daily, twice daily, as needed), prescribing doctor, and pharmacy. The app automatically checks for interactions with any medications already on the list as soon as you save. If a potential interaction is found, you will see a warning immediately.
What to have ready
The easiest approach is to gather all the medication bottles or a current medication list from the doctor before you start entering. For each medication you will want: the name, strength (e.g., lisinopril 10mg), how often it is taken and at what times, who prescribed it, and which pharmacy fills it. If you have the pharmacy phone number handy, add that too so you can call for refills directly from the app. Do not worry if you do not have every detail right away. You can add and update information at any time.
Interaction checking
When you add a new medication, Senior Support Resources checks it against everything already in the list using data from the FDA (OpenFDA) and the National Library of Medicine (RxNorm). These are the same databases pharmacists use. If a potentially dangerous interaction is found, you will see a warning with a plain-language explanation of the risk and its severity level. Always confirm serious interactions with the prescribing doctor or pharmacist. The interaction checker is a helpful safety tool, but it does not replace professional review.
Including supplements and OTC medications
Add over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements to the list as well. Many people do not realize that common supplements like St. John's wort, fish oil, or even grapefruit can interact with prescription medications. By including everything, you get a complete picture and more thorough interaction checking. Mark each entry with its type (prescription, OTC, supplement) so the list stays organized.
Tips for medication tracking
Set the schedule for each medication to enable reminders on the dashboard and via SMS. Add the pharmacy phone number so you can call for refills with one tap. When a medication is discontinued, use "Mark as Discontinued" rather than deleting it, so you retain the history for doctor visits and care reports. Review the full medication list before every doctor appointment and bring a printed copy along.